Enugu Govt Reaffirms Support For NSCDC

The Enugu State Government has reaffirmed its support for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to ensure security across the state, especially as the local government election campaigns end this week and the election holds on Saturday, 21st September 2024.

In addition to providing logistics and technological support to security agencies in the State, the government is doubling its efforts to bringing criminals and offenders to justice by diligently prosecuting criminal cases and securing convictions, with sufficient sentencing/punishment against the criminals. This is part of the innovative package of Governor Peter Mbah to rejig the State’s security architecture.

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Tochi Udeh, presented this position of the government during an advocacy engagement with the Enugu State Commandant of the NSCDC, Cyprian Otoibhi.

Dr. Udeh also urged the NSCDC Commandant and his team to intensify their efforts in providing robust security, with particular emphasis on protecting public assets, farmers, and school children. He highlighted the critical role of the NSCDC under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, in transforming Enugu State into a crime-free zone and a prime investment hub in Nigeria.

Reiterating the government’s steadfast support for the NSCDC and other security agencies, Dr. Udeh emphasized the Governor’s tireless efforts in strengthening the security system of the state to enhance their operations.

In his response, Commandant Otoibhi expressed his gratitude for Governor Mbah’s leadership, recognizing his unwavering commitment to the safety and security of all residents in Enugu State. He assured that the NSCDC is fully committed to collaborating with the Governor to ensure top-tier security across the state.

The Commandant disclosed the ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture to devise effective strategies for safeguarding farmers against any form of attack while in their farms. He also highlighted the NSCDC’s vigorous efforts towards ensuring the safety of school children, aiming to prevent any security breaches in educational institutions.

Otoibhi informed the State’s Attorney General that the NSCDC plays a pivotal role in protecting national infrastructure such as power assets, airport facilities, and railway tracks within the state. He affirmed the Corps’ dedication to promoting security across Enugu State through all lawful means. Commandant Cyprian Otoibhi assured of the commitment of NSCDC alongside other security agencies in the State towards safeguarding vital infrastructure and maintaining peace throughout the election period and after.